#297 How Romcoms Gave Us Unrealistic Breakup Expectations

#297 How Romcoms Gave Us Unrealistic Breakup Expectations

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s come up a lot in the background of other episodes, but today I’m bringing it all together—what romcoms got wrong about breakups and relationships. I talk through five major themes that 90s and early 2000s romantic comedies sold us—like the myth of the “one that got away,” why fighting isn’t proof of love, the trope of getting back with toxic exes, finding your soulmate right after a breakup, and the classic “revenge glow-up.” I share examples from some of my all-time favorite movies, break down why these storylines gave us such unrealistic expectations, and offer my thoughts on how these narratives impact our healing after a breakup. If you grew up watching these films and ever compared your breakup story to a romcom, this episode is for you!

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#315 How to Truly Support Someone Through Grief with Shelby Forsythia

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#314 Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Mal Glowenke

#314 Building Your Emotional Toolkit with Mal Glowenke

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Mal Glowenke, host of the Made It Out podcast, who's been a pioneer in the lesbian podcast scene. We dive into her recent breakup—not only with her romantic partne...

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#313 Infinite Paths to Healing: Japanese Spirituality and Heartbreak with Hiroko Yoda

#313 Infinite Paths to Healing: Japanese Spirituality and Heartbreak with Hiroko Yoda

In today's expert episode, I'm interviewing Hiroko Yoda, a Japanese cultural historian, journalist, and author of the new book "8 Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the...

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#312 Breaking Free From Narcissism with Dr. Alina Kastner

#312 Breaking Free From Narcissism with Dr. Alina Kastner

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Alina Kastner, a Vienna-based psychotherapist and author of Break Up with Narcissism: How to Break Free and Stay Free. We dive into what really happens aft...

10 Mar 45min

#311 Discovering DIY Spirituality with Faith Freed

#311 Discovering DIY Spirituality with Faith Freed

In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Faith Freed, a licensed psychotherapist, spiritual guide, and author of the new book DIY Spirituality: Chart Your Own Sacred Path. We dive into the intersec...

3 Mar 46min

#310 The Secrets to Cultivating a Village That Shows Up When Life Gets Tough

#310 The Secrets to Cultivating a Village That Shows Up When Life Gets Tough

To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://tally.so/r/Y5Z6LNTo get my course bundle Heal Your Br...

24 Feb 28min

#309 When Stress at Work Impacts Love at Home with Guy Winch

#309 When Stress at Work Impacts Love at Home with Guy Winch

In today's expert episode, I'm joined by one of my all-time favorite guests (and yours!), Guy Winch, psychologist, TED speaker, and author of the brand new book Mind Over Grind. We dive deep into the ...

17 Feb 45min

#308 Understanding Limerence and Longing with Amanda McCracken

#308 Understanding Limerence and Longing with Amanda McCracken

In today's expert episode, I'm joined by journalist and author Amanda McCracken to dive deep into the topics of longing and limerence—those intense, ruminating crushes or obsessions that can stick wit...

10 Feb 42min

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